it's a wire framed table top type fan.. it used to blow air to the point you could feel it for about 10-15' away.. it was a cheap fan I got from the Christmas Tree Shop, prolly made in China, it has developed an out of balance vibration also but not anything major.. guess I can just chock it up to blades too soft like Dave said.. sad thing is, I know my grandparents have a GE fan that was made in about 1940, and it still works/ they use it..

I'v got 1 of these in my shed that has a burnt up motor. the blades attach with a set screw, so I'll pull it apart and get those blades.. it'll save me $15 next year